Field notes

Practical guides for the session and the bench.

Step-by-step guides for turning calculations into settings, layouts, and files you can actually use.

Before you change strings

Guitar String Tension Calculator Guide: Inputs & Data

Learn why gauge alone cannot produce an exact result, how Unit Weight changes the calculation, and how to compare a current setup with a target tuning without inventing missing manufacturer data.

Read the string tension guide
Guitar string tension formula and required inputs

Session and workshop guides

Find the next step for your setup.

Start with a calculation, understand the result, and take it to your pedal or workbench.